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to the call on my life . There would be many more times at A21 when I would feel like I had failed and would again contemplate quitting due to feelings of inadequacy . But the mission to end slavery kept me focused , and my daily engagement toward that end prepared me for one of my favorite memories from my season of serving A21 .
In Acts 9:4 , we are told that Saul fell to the ground when the Lord confronted him on the road to Damascus , but he didn ’ t stay there . And neither should we .
Yes , we will fall down . But we aren ’ t created to live lying down . You may feel blind to where God is leading you . Don ’ t freak out ! It ’ s normal . I ’ ve been there . But let ’ s act like Saul and get up and go into the city , and God will show us what to do next .
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Taken from Grit Don ’ t Quit by Bianca Juarez Olthoff . Copyright 2023 by Bianca Juarez Olthoff . Used with permission from Thomas Nelson .
Bianca Juarez Olthoff is a bible-teaching , word-slanging MexiRican who is passionate about raising up a generation of people passionate about Jesus Christ . As an author and speaker , she knows the power of words and wields them wisely . As a church planter and leader , she is committed to proclaiming the gospel domestically and internationally . 34